Resources
Special issue: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Read this special journal issue on the measurement of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in low-and middle-income countries by the CDC in collaboration with the Journal of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Developing evidence-based VAC prevention and response policies in Colombia
This case study presents some of the challenges and the lessons learned in the development of violence against children prevention public policies in Colombia, from the perspective of the technical teams and actors directly involved.
The role of non-governmental organizations in the development of Colombia's National Action Plan
This case study provides a description and analysis of the role of non-governmental organizations in Colombia's NAP development process.
Perspectives on ending sexual violence against children from leaders in the field
Leaders in the field to prevent sexual violence against children share their views on how we can create a safer world for all children.
Challenges and lessons learned in the development of the Departmental Action Plans to end VAC in Colombia
This case study describes the development process of the “Departmental Action Plans”, within the framework of the development and implementation of Colombia’s National Action Plan to end VAC.
Colombia's National Action Plan’s monitoring strategy
This case study describes the strategy implemented to monitor Colombia's National Action Plan (NAP).
Colombia's development of a National Action Plan to end violence against children and youth 2021-2023
This report aims to identify the milestones, key actions, and lessons learned from the development of the NAP in Colombia.
From data to action: A course on analyzing and using the VACS
This webinar showcases the outcomes of the Violence Against Children & Youth Surveys (VACS) course, by Together for Girls, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and BD.
Guatemala Youth Survey 2019 Report
This report gathers the findings from the Guatemala Youth Survey (GYS) conducted in 2019 by the Ministry of Public Health and other international organizations.
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Prevention, healing, and justice: a survivor-centred framework for ending violence against women and children
To end violence against women and children, our framework for action must encompass prevention, healing, and justice.
Kenya’s journey towards protecting children: A decade of change (2010-2019)
This qualitative study on violence against children was conducted to examine the shifts in children’s experiences of violence in Kenya from 2010 to 2019. The study explored violence against children policies and guidelines established during this period.
Changes in prevalence of violence and risk factors for violence and HIV among children and young people in Kenya: a comparison of the 2010 and 2019 Kenya Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys
Previous research has shown a high prevalence of violence among young people in Kenya. Violence is a known risk factor for HIV acquisition and these two public health issues could be viewed as a syndemic. This study examines the changes in violence and risk factors for violence and HIV between 2010 and 2019.